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.... 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....
.... 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico...Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table....
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
... Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 104 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 106 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 107 Monitoring main battery power 108 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low ...110 Setting battery notifications 111...
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... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... system can help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure ... to skin. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Failure ... to skin. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to drop a heavy object onto the computer. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Computer base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
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To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 ... first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you through steps to set up your...
To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 ... first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you through steps to set up your...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a socket. Power cord/... damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a socket. Power cord/... damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in...
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...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 46 Getting Started...
...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 46 Getting Started...
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... of time, and depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power. Over a period of the screen while on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the...
... of time, and depending on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on battery power. Over a period of the screen while on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are...
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If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer ...
If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ...Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer ...
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You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page ... computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has...
You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the two screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in "Checking total memory" on page ... computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. When the operating system has...
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... completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift...computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you ...
... completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift...computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you ...
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... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery.
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... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep..., system settings are off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
... mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep..., system settings are off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to hard disk, no data is lost if the main...
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...will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down ...a power-saving mode. For information on page 81. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ ...
...will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Hibernation or Shut down ...a power-saving mode. For information on page 81. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your hard disk, and then shuts down commands. ❖ ...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... click the power button in the Start menu. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... click the power button in the Start menu. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The ...
82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep mode options You can also specify an amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The ...
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...